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Safety First™

Conveyors are one of the best productivity-enhancing tools available, but conveyor injuries cost employers millions of dollars annually. The main hazardsrelated to belt conveyors are mechanical, including moving components (e.g., idlers, pulleys, belt) that can cause damage by entrainment in nip points, abrasion and burns; and pinching zones (e.g., feeder, skirt-board, skirt-board seal) that can cause damage by shearing and crushing.

All of these hazards are preventable with the right training, preparation and safety precautions. Because of the size of their material cargos, the speed oftheir operation and the amount of energy they consume and contain, conveyors have shown to be a leading cause of industrial accidents, including seriousinjuries and fatalities.

Martin’s Safety First™ products and solutions are specifically designed to protect workers from hazards and risks.

Recent News

As a part of our mission to bulk material handling operations around the world, Martin Engineering has now published the fourth edition of Foundations™, its authoritative book on improving belt conveyors and controlling fugitive material.